History of Abyssinians

History of Abyssinians

Abyssinian Cat | Abyssinian Breed Characteristics | History of Abyssinians The Abyssinian breed has grown and prospered over the years, but the refined cats one sees in the show ring today still resemble their forbearers. These days, many of us no longer have to deal with the very distinct necklaces, leg bars and lockets that were fairly common in the breed 30 years ago. Abyssinians are a special...

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Abyssinian Breed Characteristics

Abyssinian Breed Characteristics

Abyssinian Cat | Abyssinian Breed Characteristics | History of Abyssinians The Abyssinian is considered to be one of the oldest “breeds” of cat on earth. Their ticked tabby coat is perfect camouflage in natural environments, everything from deserts to jungles. It’s no wonder that many species of wild animals share this type of coat pattern. Cats resembling Abyssinians have been...

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Abyssinian Cat

Abyssinian Cat

Abyssinian Cat | Abyssinian Breed Characteristics | History of Abyssinians The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England where the breed was developed by Zula being bred with an English tabby, and the most ‘Abyssinian’...

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